Life in Someone Else's Shoes.

For a Photojournalism class, our biggest assignment was to produce a photo essay. I had done a photo essay in the past for another class, so I really had to think of something that I felt would top my last one. Throughout my search I came across a down syndrome association website located in Orange County. I became very intrigued to do a project on this sort of subject and the more I thought about it, the more I was compelled to do it. I came in contact with the manager of the association (Kristin) and we met in person to explain my project and what I wanted to do. She seemed more than happy to allow me to conduct a photo essay about the association. She went over different events that I could shoot and one specific event she was thrilled to have a photographer for. She says it was her favorite event of the year, The Red Carpet Ball. She was also able to get me in contact with an involved mom (Sandra) who had a 16 year old son (Sean) with down syndrome. Sandra was able to give me access to other events that involved other teens with disabilities. Before I knew it I found myself working on three separate projects, events for the down syndrome association, teens with disabilities, and an individual project on Sean. This was such an amazing experience for me and allowed me to be apart of something so special. The interaction I had with everyone was incredible. I got to be apart of something that not everyone gets to experience everyday. These kids always put a smile on my face. Through my pictures I feel that I was able to show so many of my friends, family, and classmates how we are all so similar and doing whatever we can to enjoy our life! Thank to everyone who was apart of this amazing experience!




Red Carpet Ball








A Day in the Life of Sean




DSAOC Yoga




Karate




High Rollers Club


Best Buddies Bowling